Your Future In Restaurants Starts Here

We are dedicated to changing lives and uplifting communities

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation empowers people from all backgrounds with the training and education they need to secure a better future. We do this through the vast opportunities offered in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.

Our Work

ProStart

ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that reaches approximately 145,000 students in nearly 1,800 high schools across all 50 states, Guam, and the District of Columbia.

Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center

RHLC provides employers with accredited training programs for Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, and Restaurant Manager.

Scholarships

Each year, we award more than $1.2 million in scholarships to hundreds of individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.

HOPES

Hospitality Opportunities For People (Re)Entering Society helps put justice-involved individuals on a path to employment and independence.

Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance

An affiliate of NRAEF, MFHA provides tailored solutions and guidance that draw from a broad range of best practices, research, DEI partnerships, and expertise in current and emerging social issues.

Latest Blog Posts

PODCAST – ProStart: Educating Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders

Chef Patrick Phelan, 2023 ProStart® Teacher of the Year, shares insights on mentoring the next generation of restaurant workers and the value of the ProStart Program’s hands-on curriculum! Phelan was just recognized on-stage during the 2023 National ProStart Invitational in Washington, DC.

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Latest News

Upcoming Events

Throughout the year, NRAEF hosts and participates in numerous events, including trainings, webinars, competitions, conferences, award galas, and industry events.

IT’S A WRAP! 2023 National ProStart Invitational

Click here to watch the Awards Gala recording on Vimeo

Help Restaurants Advance!

Support our mission to feed dreams and build futures in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry. 100% of every dollar you donate will directly support the mission of the Foundation.

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